Alain Geoffroy
Chablis Vieilles Vignes 2024
Other years:
2023| Denomination | AOC Chablis |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Burgundy (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | Maturation in oak barrels; ageing potential of 5–7 years or more depending on the vintage. |
| Other years | 2023 |
- Origin: Still white Chablis AOC from Chardonnay grapes, 2024 vintage
- Old vines: Grapes from 45-70 year old vines for a limited and concentrated yield
- Aroma: Notes of menthol, acacia, grapefruit, combined with caramel and fresh bread
- Taste: Powerful palate, lively acidity, marked minerality and a touch of oak
- Pairings: Perfect with oysters, scallops, sweetbreads and soft cheeses
Description
What type of wine it is
The Chablis Vieilles Vignes from the Alain Geoffroy winery is a still white wine made from Chardonnay grapes, which falls under the prestigious Chablis appellation in Burgundy. On the nose, it offers a perfect balance between maturity and freshness with hints of menthol, acacia, grapefruit, caramel, and freshly baked bread. On the palate, it is powerful and enveloping, supported by a lively acidity that enhances its smoothness. The finish is marked by a distinct mineral character and a touch of oak from its maturation in barrels, revealing significant ageing potential.
Where it comes from
This refined white comes from the heart of the French region of Burgundy, specifically from the renowned area of Chablis. The vines, cultivated following organic and sustainable practices, are between forty-five and seventy years old. The vineyards benefit from a privileged exposure, facing south and south-east, which promotes excellent ripening of the clusters. The true secret of this area lies in the subsoil, characterised by the famous Kimmeridgian limestone. This particular soil composition, consisting of marl rich in marine fossils, imparts an unmistakable energy to the Chardonnay, giving the wine a distinctive sapidity that has made the region world-famous.
How it is produced
The production of this wine follows rigorous artisanal protocols aimed at enhancing the authenticity of the raw material. Following the harvest of the historic vines, vinification takes place in stainless steel tanks, a fundamental choice to preserve the natural freshness and primary aromas of the grapes. Subsequently, the wine undergoes a period of maturation in oak barrels, an essential step that adds structure and elegance to the overall organoleptic profile. This expert production technique creates a perfect harmony of flavours. Ideal as an accompaniment to fish dishes, oysters, and scallops, it also pairs excellently with delicate veal sweetbreads and inviting soft cheeses.
History and interesting facts
Founded in 1850, the historic Alain Geoffroy winery passionately cultivates its vineyards in Burgundy, adopting rigorous organic and sustainable practices. This exceptional Chablis comes to life from historic vines aged between 45 and 70 years, rooting themselves in the famous Kimmeridgian limestone, a marly soil rich in ancient marine fossils. The precious longevity of these old vines, combined with the privileged exposure, ensures a limited and authentic production, a faithful interpreter of the centuries-old and inimitable tradition of the terroir.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1850
- Bottles produced: 250.000
- Hectares: 50
Vinification is carried out strictly in steel tanks, to preserve the freshness but above all the typicality of Chablis wines, where each cru has its own peculiarity that can be perceived right from the nose and where even the smallest differences in terroir are reflected in the individual wines.
Chablis wines are fine and elegant, capable of ageing for many years and the Domaine de Beines, through the valuable work of Alain Geoffroy and his daughters Cathy and Nathalie, is a great interpreter of the tradition of this area of Burgundy. Read more
| Name | Alain Geoffroy Chablis Vieilles Vignes 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green still |
| Denomination | Chablis AOC |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Vendor | Alain Geoffroy |
| Story | History and interesting facts Founded in 1850, the historic Alain Geoffroy winery passionately cultivates its vineyards in Burgundy, adopting rigorous organic and sustainable practices. This exceptional Chablis comes to life from historic vines aged between 45 and 70 years, rooting themselves in the famous Kimmeridgian limestone, a marly soil rich in ancient marine fossils. The precious longevity of these old vines, combined with the privileged exposure, ensures a limited and authentic production, a faithful interpreter of the centuries-old and inimitable tradition of the terroir. |
| Origin | Chablis, Burgundy, France |
| Soil composition | Kimmeridgian limestone (calcareous-marly soils rich in fossils) |
| Production technique | Traditional vinification in stainless steel tanks, followed by maturation in oak barrels. |
| Wine making | Traditional vinification in stainless steel tanks to preserve freshness and typicality, followed by maturation in oak barrels. |
| Aging | Maturation in oak barrels; ageing potential of 5–7 years or more depending on the vintage. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |